Subject: Timimg chain must come off to remove tensioner?
Author: Bill Cohoon
Date: Dec 22, 2002, 2:22 PM
Post ID: 1711615318
I've got all the books I can get my hands on.. but, for some reason was
thinking I could replace the tensioner without removing the
chain/sprockets. That ain't so I guess after viewing the situation? I'm
new at this, so, to all you old-timers, please be kind. The good news is
that I did check the old tensioner and it is a gooey, disentigrating
mess. I've got the new tensioner ( a valtek), seal and gasket.. would
any of you with a kind heart, and the Christmas spirit, walk me through
it....as to where I go from here?.. the timing cover is off and I'm
looking at the gears... it's a '74 Eldo, by the way.. For you novices
out there, take it from me.. check out your tensioner.. you'd be amazed
what a mess I found... thanks, Bill